Lisa,

I am all for that idea, and my chapter advisor agrees. My chapter advisor is an eBay addict, and she constantly bids on historic AGD items (i.e. songbooks, Rose Ball dinner programs, etc.), so she is constantly on the prowl for badges also. Her rampant bidding on AGD items prompted an email from Penny Edmonson of IHQ. Penny just wanted to make sure that my advisor was really an AGD!

If I had the finances I'd purchase the badges myself. It's so difficult to determine whether or not the highest bidder is an AGD, but usually if they're not, we can tell by their items in their feedback.

I don't think that IHQ has a policy about reiumbursement. However, now that eBay's becoming a national favorite pastime, I think they should. Sellers these days are just out to make a quick buck. Since badges are the property of fraternities and sororities, I think there should be laws regarding the sales of any fraternity and sorority badges!